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Goalball
Goalball is one of the only sports with no sighted version. It was originally developed as rehabilitation for visually impaired World War II veterans.
The game is played by two teams of three players, male and female. All players wear eyeshades and the ball contains bells to help players locate it. The object of the game is to score by bowling the ball along the floor, crossing the goal line of the other team.
As one of the highest representing clubs in the UK, RNC Goalball players currently compete at all three levels in the national league: novice, intermediate and elite. Players train five days a week for at least an hour in each session.
RNC has strong links with Goalball UK, hosting talent camps and international tournaments to help drive the sport and increase participation. Members of the GB male and female squads mentor RNC Sports Academy students, using their own first-hand experience to build confidence and nurture the next generation of sporting talent.
Real stories: David Scott
“I always knew that RNC would help me to develop and provide more opportunities, but I can honestly say that it is a once in a lifetime chance that I have been given. It is not just me; this is being proven each year with more success stories and learners from RNC progressing at elite level in a range of individual and team sports.
“I believe what is equally as important and impressive is how this Academy encourages learners to develop in other ways. I have seen huge improvements in learners developing their social skills and confidence, which are great skills to have, especially if you are visually impaired.
“The Academy provides me with a very professional and competitive environment. The goal for me now is to work hard, setting an example and the bar high to inspire others who get the opportunity to join this Academy and be the best we can be.”
David has been selected to represent the GB Men’s Goalball squad in international competition. He has competed in, and won, an international youth tournament and was also picked to attend a tournament in Madrid in December 2014 with the senior squad.
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